Application of Bi-Material Topology Optimization for Footing in Nonlinear Ground
摘要
This article introduces a numerical calculation applying topology optimization (TO) for a simplified shallow footing on ground taken into account the nonlinear behavior of soil. Finite element method, Solid Isotropic Material with Panalization technique, implicit TO interface of Comsol Multiphysics are combined and utilized to obtain the optimized result that can be validated by theoretical solution. The result highlights the potential of TO in geotechnical engineering.